The AF100 features switchable FILM CAM and VIDEO CAM modes, with VFR operable in FILM CAM.

ENGADGET: Panasonic AF100 Micro Four Thirds video camera ships today, right on schedule

"This is an important milestone and fantastic news for VFR pilots, " said Airline Owners and Pilots Association President Phil Boyer.

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But while commercial airline flights were allowed to resume within two days of the incidents, authorities continued to restrict VFR operations.

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The ban applies to private planes whose pilots do not file flight plans and who rely on visual flight rules (VFR).

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Variable frame rates (VFR) are available in 1080p, selectable in 20 steps from 12p to 60p at 60Hz and 20 steps from 12p to 50p at 50Hz.

ENGADGET: Panasonic AF100 Micro Four Thirds video camera ships today, right on schedule